| Aztec women wore
a skirt wrapped around their hips and waist. Men wore loincloths
often wearing a sleeveless poncho or a cloak over it. All men
carried a small pouch under their cloak or poncho that was slung
over the shoulder. They used it to carry coca leaves to chew
which were like tobacco leaves. They also carried amulets for
good luck. |
| The bright colors
and the natural shine of tropical bird feathers made them very
desired when it came to trading them. The birds were hunted and
kept in captivity for their feathers. The feathers were plucked
and then woven into beautiful designs or they were used for head
dresses. |
| The tradition of weaving and
spinning was practiced by all women. They were expected to weave
for their families' needs and to contribute woven goods as payments
and taxes to the rulers. The woven goods were made from cotton
and maguey fibers. The rulers wore the cotton woven things and
the peasants had to use the maguey fiber. The peasants were not
allowed to dress lavishly. |
